The Blue Wisp Jazz Club is both a local and national legend — a Jazz club that’s been operating for more than 30 years. Steve Schmidt, longtime Wisp musician, says that the recipe for such long-standing success is “the dedication of all the people involved..."  

The Gateway Quarter should have its own zip code: Four Five Two Oh, Oh, Oh! Located in the south central area of Over-the-Rhine, during the past few years the Gateway has become a dining mecca. It’s home to some of the hippest new eateries in town, with rampant buzz amongst the Twitterati and lines out the doors on weekend nights.    

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Learn about the best restaurants, diners, greasy spoons and elegant eateries in the Cincinnati area. The winners in this categories were chosen by you, our readers, using our online ballot. You've chosen champions in over 50 categories giving us a portrait of the food scene in our city.  

Learn about our picks for everything from the best Old-School Chinese to the best Vegan Baked Goods. These great Cincinnati restaurants were chosen by our staff of skillful and flavor-sensitive writers.  

Carla and Joe’s family-owned restaurant has always been a safe haven on Vine Street. Even during the riots 10 years ago, the property remained virtually untouched. It’s always been an inclusive place, where the Tuckers welcomed the entire community to enjoy Joe’s crisp hash browns, overstuffed omelets and towering, tartar-sauce-topped burgers. That’s why “what happened” was such a shock.  

Learn about the best shops, retailers and service-providers in the Cincinnati area. The winners in this categories were chosen by you, our readers, using our online ballot. You've chosen champions in over 70 categories giving us a list of the best place to spend money in our city.  

Learn about our picks for everything from the best Old-School Chinese to the best Vegan Baked Goods. These great Cincinnati businesses were chosen by our staff of hip and economically-brilliant writers.  

Michele (‘Chele) Hobbs worked in construction sales and Amanda Broughton has a marketing degree. And they've joined forces to start the Findlay Market-based custom pet food retailer, Pet Wants.  

Learn about the best athletes and teams in the Cincinnati area. The winners in this categories were chosen by you, our readers, using our online ballot. You've chosen champions in nearly 20 categories giving us a breakdown of the best gladiators and squadrons in our city.  

Learn about our picks for everything from the best D-II Basketball Squad to best Voice of the BearCats. These great Cincinnati businesses were chosen by our staff of steroid-free, armchair quarterbacks.  

We’ve gathered two of our most irritable journalists dedicated sports fans to debate the merits of two men much less instrumental to the team’s on-field success but who nevertheless play vital roles in the baseball viewing experience. At least on TV. Who will win out: Chris Welsh’s mustache or Jeff Brantley’s general demeanor.  

Learn about the best bars, dance clubs, museums and more in the Cincinnati area. The winners in this categories were chosen by you, our readers, using our online ballot. You've chosen champions in over 30 categories giving us a comprehensive list of places to spend our weekend.  

Learn about our picks for everything from the best bathroom for girl talk to the best savior for cinephiles. These great Cincinnati social and art picks were chosen by our staff of astute and community-centers writers.